I am in the process of buying a 2011 or 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I will have to install a new Base Plate so I can tow 4 down behind my MH.
I see that these brands are available:
Blue Ox, Demco, Roadmaster.

Can anyone recommend (from experience, if possible) which brand would be the best? I will be installing myself and would like the most secure set-up.
I know the Blue Ox has a removable end that will work with the old Reese hitch that I have.

ALSO, is there an easy way to hook up the rear tow lights to the existing tail light assy? I have a set of magnetic mounts but would prefer a better way.
Advise, Please.

Anyway, please respond with all and any comments. I only want to do this ONCE and be done with it.

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My only experience has been Blue Ox. Over 90k towed miles on 2 vehicles, never a problem.I had our first baseplate installed on our 99 Suzuki, wife and I installed the baseplate ourselves on our current Jeep Liberty. Instructions very good from BlueOx.

I believe you can download them from their site, to see what you will need to do.

I used diodes to wire in our Suzuki, on the Liberty I added a stop/taillite bulb at the bottom of the lens assy as there was adequate space.

I installed the Blue Ox on my 2013 GC a few months ago. I did the installation myself and while it was a little daunting to take the front end off of a brand new vehicle, the installation itself was fairly simple as long as you have the right tools and a little mechanical knowledge/ability.
I also installed a Brakemaster 9160 including the breakaway component, and the TowDaddy light module. I am very happy with all of the parts I used, both in ease of installation, quality of product, and performance. If you go the same route and need some advice during the install, don't hesitate to ask! I would be happy to pass on some of my experience.